iPod touch (2nd generation)

Download iPod touch (2nd generation) IPSW

Official iOS firmware for iPod touch (2nd generation), served directly from Apple. 8 IPSW files are listed below, including developer betas and release candidates.
  • Identifier iPod2,1
  • Chip APL0278
  • Model A1288, A1319
  • Released 2008

Latest firmware

iOS 4.0.2 (344 MB) iOS 4.2.1 GM

iOS 4

5 builds
VersionBuildReleasedSizeStatus
iOS 4.2.1 GMRC 8C148 364 MB Signed IPSW
iOS 4.1 GMRC 8B117 348 MB Signed IPSW
iOS 4.0.2 8A400 344 MB Unsigned IPSW
iOS 4.0 GMRC 8A293 330 MB Unsigned IPSW
iOS 4.2 8C134 364 MB Unsigned IPSW

iPhone Software 2

3 builds
VersionBuildReleasedSizeStatus
iPhone Software 2.2.1 5H11a 291 MB Unsigned IPSW
iPhone Software 2.2 5G77a 291 MB Unsigned IPSW
iPhone Software 2.1.1 5F138 282 MB Unsigned IPSW

No firmware matches these filters.

How to install iOS on iPod touch (2nd generation) with an IPSW file

Back up your iPod touch (2nd generation) first. Connect it to a computer, open Finder on macOS or iTunes on Windows, then hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) while you click Restore and pick the IPSW file. Your device will be erased and the selected version installed. Follow our restore guide for every step.

Only firmware marked as Signed can be installed today. To leave a beta and return to the public release, restore the latest signed release build listed above.

Other iPod touch models

Data from AppleDB, last updated .